Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Roma, Italy

It is the capital and the largest city of Italy. Rome has a unique beauty and special historical and cultural interest.

For years now attracts as a magnet million of visitors annually, making it one of the major tourist destinations in the world.

Michael at the Plaza Navona, Stadio de Domiziano, a gorgeous old square.

The long and glorious history, of three thousand years is testified by the impressive ruins of Roman civilization, of the ancient imperial omnipotence of Pax Romana and the architectural and artistic masterpieces of the Renaissance period, confirm the class and its reputation.

An amazing combination of history, architecture, fashion and beautiful people.

Strolling in the city and facing the works of the old and recent past, you are impressed by the stunned of the artistic sensitivity, skill and the high art of their creators.

Some corners of the city are the same as such historical sites.

Large and beautiful decorated with statues and fountains squares, as well as beautiful churches, proudly rise, causing the admiration and reverence.

With our tour guide Pier-Filippo.

In Rome everything begins and ends in history.

Once, they used to say: «All roads lead to Rome»...

Beautiful architecture.

Buon giorno segnora.

Sono Italiana.

The attractions are numerous.

Italian elegance at its best.

Segnora, you have between your legs an instrument capable of giving pleasure to thousands and all you can do is scratch it! No, in fact she was very good.

A beautiful city full of interesting places, and great walking around.

Thinking the past and rethinking the future.

Fontana di Drevi. The art is outstanding, the size of the grounds and the buildings are amazing.

Sabrina at Fontana de Drevi.

The beauty is breathtaking.

At the Trevi Fountain, where young lovers are known to embrace by the impressive statues.

Rome attracts tourists from all over the world, all year round.

The Pantheon was an amazing engineering feat created for religious purposes, and its design (the large dome and open spaces) was made to fit the requirements of the religious services.

Pantheon. Rome was influenced by the Hellenistic culture, creating the Greco-Roman culture, which left excellent specimens of artistic expression and creation.

The Pantheon (from Greek: Pantheon, meaning "Every god") was built as a temple to all the gods of Ancient Rome, and rebuilt in the early 2nd century AD.

Mariya, inside the building with the three ranks of huge granite Corinthian columns.

The interior of the Pantheon, showing the concrete dome.

Tatiana, admiring the Pantheon's dome which is still the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome.

Outside the building for a picture with a 'ancient' Roman Empire soldier... The Roman Army was one of the most successful in the history of the world and its soldiers were rightly feared for their training, discipline and stamina.

The army was a major player in Roman politics and maintaining its loyalty was an essential task for any Emperor. 'Ancient', modern soldiers in action...

Building on the classical stone architecture of the Greeks and Etruscans, Romans built and engineered durable and inspiring structures.

History and grandeur on a high level.

If you love history, you will love this place.

In the 16th century Rome was the capital of Renaissance art. The historical and cultural heritage of Rome owes much to it.

@ The Things We Carried. The girl at the fountain is one of my favorites! Thank you so much for your kind words! I always enjoy visiting your beautiful blog!

@ Janie's World. I think anytime of the year Rome is crowded, but during the hot months like August is quite different. Thank you for your kind comment! I appreciate it.

@ chubskulit. Hi Rose. I have been in Rome 4 times already! Two of which were on business. A fantastic lace to be! It is my pleasure voting for your lovely daughter!

BeTina said. Hola bella Bet! Se le ha perdido. Te he dicho que uno de mis sobrinos está en Buenos Aires. Ella está enamorada de un hombre argentino! Abrazos.You have been missed. Did I tell you that one of my nephews is in Buenos Aires. She is in love with an Argentinian man! Hugs.